Actions against intoxicating liquor wholesalers
Wis. Stat. § 125.15
in effect(1) An intoxicating liquor wholesaler, intoxicating liquor retail licensee or permittee, or intoxicating liquor trade association that makes a written complaint to the division under s. 125.12 (6) of a violation of s. 125.54 (7) (a) may bring an action to enforce the provisions of s. 125.54 (7) if any of the following apply:
(a) The division has not rendered a decision within the time periods specified in s. 125.12 (6) (c) to (d).
(b) The division has rendered a decision under s. 125.12 (6) in which the division has determined that a violation has occurred but no action has been brought in circuit court by the division, attorney general, or a district attorney to prosecute the violation.
(2) An intoxicating liquor wholesaler, intoxicating liquor retail licensee or permittee, or intoxicating liquor trade association that brings an action under sub. (1) shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees if found to be the prevailing party.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/125.15Fetched: 10/7/2026